Opening day of Puyallup Fair

September 7, 2012 10:04 AM

Costumed performers walk among the food booths during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Costumed performers walk among the food booths during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Samuel Kelts is tossed from his horse during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Samuel Kelts is tossed from his horse during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Kalli Corrick, 12, of Albany, Oregon talks to her cow Kiwi during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Kalli Corrick, 12, of Albany, Oregon talks to her cow Kiwi during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Kaiden Dhao, 4, and his mom Mei carry prizes he won popping balloons with darts during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Kaiden Dhao, 4, and his mom Mei carry prizes he won popping balloons with darts during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until ... more

Robin Halbert of Enumclaw kisses his giant pumpkin as it is announced as weighing a Fair record-breaking 1,246 pounds during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Robin Halbert of Enumclaw kisses his giant pumpkin as it is announced as weighing a Fair record-breaking 1,246 pounds during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of ... more

A booth sells deep-fried butter during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

A booth sells deep-fried butter during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Willow Gothard performs Irish music with her sisters during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Willow Gothard performs Irish music with her sisters during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Kaiden Dhao, 4, sits with prizes he won popping balloons with darts during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Kaiden Dhao, 4, sits with prizes he won popping balloons with darts during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September ... more

People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Cody DeMoss of Louisiana tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Cody DeMoss of Louisiana tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs ... more

Giant pumpkins await judging during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Giant pumpkins await judging during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Cows are exercised by handlers during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Cows are exercised by handlers during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

People dance during a flash mob performance on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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People ride the roller coaster in the Midway during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

People ride the roller coaster in the Midway during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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A game booth on the Midway is shown during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

A game booth on the Midway is shown during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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A costumed performer walks through the crowd during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

A costumed performer walks through the crowd during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Cowboy Rylan Geiger tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Cowboy Rylan Geiger tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until ... more

One of the Puyallup Fair mascots participates in a flash mob during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

One of the Puyallup Fair mascots participates in a flash mob during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Cindy Tobeck stands atop her 1,135 pound giant pumpkin as it she competes in the giant pumpkin competition during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Cindy Tobeck stands atop her 1,135 pound giant pumpkin as it she competes in the giant pumpkin competition during the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest ... more

Cowboys participate in team calf roping during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Cowboys participate in team calf roping during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Cowboy Samuel Kelts tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until September 23rd. less

Cowboy Samuel Kelts tries to hold on for eight seconds during the Puyallup Pro Rodeo on the opening day of the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 7, 2012. The fair, one of the largest in the county, runs until ... more